Ernest Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Benton owns Buddy Benton Captain Services and is involved in sales for Yachtfinders Online. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a variety of insurance and trust services.

Colin Ross is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at several companies including Party Perfect Rentals LLC and Event Staffing Solutions LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Richard Chan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Allstate Financial Services, AXA Advisors, and State Farm. He is also involved in general agency activities for Medicare and property & casualty business through RCK Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm employs various advisory models, often implemented via third-party sponsors, and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Karin Wessel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Spar, and Allstate Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, alongside affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

Steven Nemeth Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked for over two decades at SHI International Corp. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

James Ulrich is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with business owners and clients who have concentrated stock positions to develop strategies that align with their broader financial goals. James focuses on education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Information Technology Management with a concentration in Data Analytics from Seton Hall University. James has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional career, James enjoys playing hockey, hiking, and exploring national parks.

Renato Obando is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase. His career includes multiple tenures with JPMorgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Mark Coller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Staten Island, NY, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including previous roles at National Planning Corporation and operating his own CPA practice since 1986. His CPA work includes tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Carbone is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Carbone is also a partner at Integrated Financial Services and serves as an investment advisor representative at Guided Professional Solutions LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to use affiliated and third-party model portfolios or create customized strategies.

Brian Wong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary public in New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Ruby Van Der Heide is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Merrill Lynch / BofA and has experience in both banking and municipal roles. She also has experience in the food service industry through Catchy. Cafe & Catering. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Carol Tomensky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she acts as power of attorney for her sister as needed. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad platform.

Michelle Denisco is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in real estate referral services as a licensed salesperson in New York. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Renee O Connor is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Equitable, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG frameworks, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Hugo Bartell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models often implemented through third-party sponsors and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Kenneth Freelund is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a centralized due diligence process supported by both quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Joseph Mignano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously held roles at Jpmorgan Chase, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines systematic quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Nicole Vento is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Securities, and Avantax. She is a partner in her family’s limited investment partnership, Vento Alpha Fund LP, where she holds a passive ownership stake. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Geoffrey Cleveland Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Advisors, RBC Capital Markets, and Ferris, Baker Watts. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Africa Becerra is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and was previously employed by Bank of America, N.A. from 2008 to 2022. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.